Sometimes referred to as “the chicken of the sea,” due to its delicate taste and versatility, tuna is a saltwater fish that belongs to the mackerel family. Tuna is a […]

Rice is arguably the easiest way to offer carbohydrates to hermit crabs. Many of us already use rice in our daily cooking, while most supermarkets and smaller food stores stock […]

The pineapple is the tropical fruit of the Ananas comosus plant. Pineapples are most commonly grown in Latin America, particularly Costa Rica, although they also grow in parts of Africa. […]

Hermit crabs are unlikely to encounter eggs in the wild while scavenging for food. However, their nutritional value makes eggs a good snack or meal for captive hermit crabs. Eggs […]

Cucumber is a term applied to the fruit of the Cucumis sativus plant family. Often erroneously referred to as a vegetable, a traditional garden cucumber is considered a fruit as […]

Hermit crabs have a sweet tooth, so fresh fruit is a popular addition to their diet. Apples are a particular favorite of hermit crabs, provided you pick up a variety […]

Hermit crabs are omnivorous, eating vegetables, fruit, nuts, meat, and fish. If you supplement your hermit crab’s diet with insects, get pre-killed and frozen bugs. Insects provide various tastes, but […]

Sweet tastes and their associated rich scents are extremely enticing to hermit crabs. Strawberries (Fragaria ananassa) are a good source of vitamin A, C, magnesium, potassium, folate, antioxidants, beta carotene, […]

Hermit crabs love sweet tastes, so fruit is often a favored option when offering snacks and treats. Watermelon is mouthwatering to a hermit crab due to its appealing flavor and […]

The leaves and bark of the orange tree are toxic to hermit crabs, and orange peels and citrus are widely used as insect repellents. The good news is that oranges […]

Hermit crabs may refuse to eat or drink due to stress, being fed the same foods, a lack of saltwater (muting their sense of smell), excessive noise, and disturbances. Hermit […]

Hermit crabs are omnivorous and opportunistic scavengers, sustaining themselves on what they can find. In captivity, you can tailor the diet of hermit crabs to ensure all their nutritional needs […]